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"They are good at solving complicated issues and they give customers confidence by giving good details on judgments and issues."

- Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific

概要

Your Trusted Advisor to the Aviation Industry
The aviation industry is undeniably at the core of global economy and worldwide logistics sector generating and facilitating economic growth and enabling effective and rapid movement of goods for commerce and people. Due to its far reaching importance globally, the industry faces a number of legal headwinds, including in the areas of aircraft operation, safety regulations, passenger rights, and environmental issues. BKL Aviation Group is comprised of professionals with a wide range of experience in the Aviation Industry who are equipped with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the sector to promptly identify and respond to legal issues for the clients such as airlines (both local and international), related industry participants and market players including aircraft lessors. We are committed  to protecting and furthering our client’s interest and is proud to be their trusted advisor in their journey to achieve and maintain long-term success.

Aviation accidents and disputes
BKL Aviation Group provides legal support for disputes related to aircraft accidents, damage to freight and passengers, flight delays and insurance. Professionals with relevant experience and expertise on aviation accidents and various related disputes will find optimal solutions for your cases.

Aviation finance
BKL supports clients with any and all aspects of aircraft finance, lease, insurance, cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance affecting the aviation industry. BKL Aviation Group is armed with multiple professionals who have relevant experience on aviation finance, such as finance/operating lease agreements for Korean Air’s A350-900.

Aviation regulations
BKL proactively responds to constantly evolving aviation regulations both domestically and in other core jurisdictions in order to find appropriate solutions to deal with various legal challenges our clients face. Seasoned professionals with expertise on aviation regulations will strive to provide suitable and appropriate advice in close cooperation with major stakeholders with the interest of our clients at the heart.
 

主な取扱業務

Aviation accidents
Aircraft crashes and collisions
Flight delays
Passenger casualties
Freight damage
Aviation insurance disputes
Aviation finance
Aircraft purchase
Aircraft finance/operating leases
Aircraft financing
Aviation regulations
Aviation safety regulations
Regulations on aircraft registration and management
Aviation environment regulations and carbon emission restrictions
Regulations on flight fare and consumer protection
Air traffic rights and slot allocations

主な案件実績

Represented a Korean legacy carrier in responding to a runway excursion at Hiroshima Airport, Japan
Represented a Korean legacy carrier in a lawsuit over a go-around during landing at San Francisco International Airport
Advised a foreign legacy carrier on an in-flight accident claim and preparation for future proceedings
Advised a foreign legacy carrier on keeping the remains of victims of an aircraft crash
Advised a foreign legacy carrier on defending a damages claim on damaged freight
Represented a foreign legacy carrier in responding to a damages claim on a flight delay
Advised a Korean legacy carrier on finance/operating leases for A350-900
Advised a Korean legacy carrier on an operating lease for B737-800
Advised a Korean legacy carrier on a finance lease for B737-8
Advised a Korean legacy carrier on a finance lease for B787-9
Advised a Korean legacy carrier on an operating lease for B787-10
Advised a Korean legacy carrier on a finance lease for A321 NEO
Advised a Korean low-cost carrier on an operating lease for B737-8 MAX
Advised a Korean low-cost carrier on an operating lease for B787-9
Advised a Korean legacy carrier on allocation of traffic rights
Represented a Korean low-cost carrier in submitting an opinion on the disposition to impose penalty surcharges by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Advised a Korean low-cost carrier on reapplication for licenses of domestic and international air operators
Advised a Korean legacy carrier on the disposition by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to suspend the carrier’s Incheon-San Francisco route
Represented a Korean low-cost carrier on preparing a statement of opinion on the advance notice of penalty surcharge imposed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Advised a Korean legacy carrier on allocation of rights to passage through foreign airspace